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Just broke up with someone or in the midst of a difficult divorce? Breaking up is difficult no matter what the circumstances are. They say that time heals all wounds, but sometimes a listening ear or a hug can work wonders for the heart. Whether you need a place to vent, someone to hold you to No Contact, or need advice about what to do, we're here to help.

OT Weight loss and fitness tips

1. Prior to going out eat, have a protein smoothie. They not only taste great, but they'll also keep you feeling fuller longer. Thus you won't be inclined to want as much food wise. - MightyBear

2. Create a mantra "Nothing after 9." It means no meals or unhealthy food after 9 p.m. Plan your last meal or snack at a time when your body will utilize it before you go to sleep. - Kp

3. Anywhere you go, park on the complete other side of the parking lot. It's a quick power walk. And if you're carrying something back, then all the better! Unless it's a box of doughnut's... - Jesse James

4. Have a cheat day. Usually Friday is the best, because it's been a long week and everyone needs a break. Don't over-indulge, just eat something you usually wouldn't eat during the week.

5. Work out on the weekends. Most of us can find many good reasons not to work out on the weekends, so if you can find time for it, you're getting closer to your goal. - Craig, Lafayette, Louisiana

7. Think of your stomach as a fire, and if you continually add a little bit of fuel to it, it'll keep burning stronger than if you throw a large amount on a smoldering flame. Likewise, after exercising, the fire will be roaring and burn up what is thrown on it faster. - Joshua

8. Work out after work on Friday before you go out on the town. You'll think twice about eating and drinking everything in sight Friday evening. - Chad

9. Put the salad dressing on the side. Dip your fork in the dressing, then spear some salad. Because the dressing is on the bottom of the fork (tongue side), you won't miss out on any of the taste. - Patrick, Grant Park IL.

10. Always take the stairs. I work on the 11th floor of my building and there are 368 steps to the post office in the basement (I've counted). If I do it a couple times a day, that's a step forward toward weight loss success. - Brent

11. Flavor food with spices instead of high calorie sauces, and cook from the Mens Health recipes on the "Daily Dose" section. - Justin

13. Get a partner. As you motivate your partner to reach his/her prime weight, your partner will motivate you as well. - Steve, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

14. Start a weight loss spreadsheet and post it where others can see it -- either in your office/cubicle or on a wall in your home. - Steve, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

15. Post a picture of what you used to look like on your bathroom mirror, so that you see it first thing in the morning. Or buy an article of clothing that you wish to fit in once you meet your goal. Try it on every day to see how you're making progress.

16. Use meal replacement shakes at breakfast and lunch. Keep a single serving shake in your briefcase for those days you have to work late. It will help you avoid vending machine junk until you can get a good meal. - Fred, Granville, OH

17. Don't just drink a glass of water before going to a party, drink a glass before every meal. - Mark

18. Keep a box of cereal bars or granola bars at your desk, and eat those for a snack instead of diving into the candy bowl that one of your officemates continually replenishes. - Mark

19. If you don't keep any junk in the house, you won't crave it as much. Out of sight, out of mind. Always read the nutrition info on anything before you buy it. If you have a craving for fast food, go to the restaurant's website and look up the fat and calorie content before you buy it.

20. Carry a jump rope in your pocket. During a long work shift, squeeze in 5-10 minutes of jumping rope and 50 pushups. It lets you burn calories even during long workdays. - Fausto, Osan AB, South Korea

LOL, The last thing I need is to lose weight..but I do have a suggestion on work outs..get a job like mine...loading trucks is a good aerobic work out. When you are out making deliveries you get to go up and down..many many flights of stairs, while carrying things like...computers, and auto parts..the lifting is great for the arm muscles and the abs. Further exercise comes from running away from Dogs..who do not seem to like delivery people! Getting stuck in snow can also be a work out...shoveling out the snow, toting a 60 lb bag of sand to spread some sand around the wheels.

All in all, I'm glad to get home and sit on my skinny butt and have a beer!

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